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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 180.90 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 180.90 and 90.18 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 180.90 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/180.90 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 180.90 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 16,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313.56/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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