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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 180.02 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 180.02 and 73.70 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 180.02 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/180.02 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 180.02 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 13,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,267.02/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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