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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.99, 181.62 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.99, 181.62 and 72.35 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.99 : 181.62 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.99/181.62 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.99x = 181.62 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.99x = 13,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,139.30/120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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