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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 180.72 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 180.72 and 90.25 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 180.72 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/180.72 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 180.72 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 16,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309.98/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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