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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.85, 180.96 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.85, 180.96 and 90.37 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.85 : 180.96 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.85/180.96 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.85x = 180.96 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.85x = 16,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,353.36/120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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