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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.52 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.52 and 72.93 is: 109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.52 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.52 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.52 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 13,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237.53/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.41

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