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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.61, 180.87 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.61, 180.87 and 72.46 is: 108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.61 : 180.87 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.61/180.87 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.61x = 180.87 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.61x = 13,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105.84/120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.66

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