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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 180.24 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 180.24 and 74.44 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 180.24 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/180.24 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 180.24 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 13,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,417.07/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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