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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 180.96 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 180.96 and 75.16 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 180.96 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/180.96 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 180.96 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 13,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,600.95/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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