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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 180.84 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 180.84 and 90.42 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 180.84 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/180.84 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 180.84 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 16,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351.55/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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