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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.08 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.08 and 72.72 is: 108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.08 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.08 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.08 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 13,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168.14/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.86

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