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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 180.26 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 180.26 and 110.54 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 180.26 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/180.26 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 180.26 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 19,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,925.94/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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