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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 180.98 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 180.98 and 75.08 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 180.98 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/180.98 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 180.98 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 13,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,587.98/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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