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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.51 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.51 and 72.23 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.51 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.51 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.51 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 13,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109.38/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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