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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 181.14 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 181.14 and 90.09 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 181.14 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/181.14 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 181.14 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 16,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318.90/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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