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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 180.72 and 62.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 180.72 and 62.76 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 180.72 = 62.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/180.72 = 62.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 180.72 × 62.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 11,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,341.99/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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