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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.67, 180.67 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.67, 180.67 and 88.00 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.67 : 180.67 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.67/180.67 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.67x = 180.67 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.67x = 15,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898.11/120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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