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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 181.16 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 181.16 and 72.08 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 181.16 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/181.16 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 181.16 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 13,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,058.01/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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