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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 180.77 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 180.77 and 86.28 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 180.77 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/180.77 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 180.77 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 15,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596.84/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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