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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 180 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 180 and 47.94 is: 71.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 180 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/180 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 180 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 8,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629.20/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.84

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