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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 181.27 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 181.27 and 75.27 is: 113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 181.27 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/181.27 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 181.27 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 13,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644.19/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.01

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