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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.32 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.32 and 60.06 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.32 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.32 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.32 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 10,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890.08/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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