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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 181.26 and 75.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 181.26 and 75.36 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 181.26 = 75.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/181.26 = 75.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 181.26 × 75.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 13,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659.75/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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