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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.73 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.73 and 72.44 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.73 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.73 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.73 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 13,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092.08/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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