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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 181.07 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 181.07 and 71.87 is: 107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 181.07 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/181.07 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 181.07 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 13,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012.24/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.88

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