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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 180.60 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 180.60 and 90.42 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 180.60 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/180.60 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 180.60 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 16,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,329.85/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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