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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 180.15 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 180.15 and 47.89 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 180.15 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/180.15 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 180.15 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 8,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,627.38/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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