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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.66 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.66 and 86.24 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.66 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.66 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.66 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 15,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579.22/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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