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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.61, 180.96 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.61, 180.96 and 72.55 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.61 : 180.96 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.61/180.96 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.61x = 180.96 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.61x = 13,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128.65/120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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