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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 180.15 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 180.15 and 46.96 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 180.15 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/180.15 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 180.15 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 8,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459.60/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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