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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 180.16 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 180.16 and 74.47 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 180.16 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/180.16 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 180.16 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 13,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416.52/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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