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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 180.96 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 180.96 and 71.87 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 180.96 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/180.96 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 180.96 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 13,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005.60/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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