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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 181.04 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 181.04 and 72.77 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 181.04 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/181.04 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 181.04 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 13,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,173.01/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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