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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.13, 180.23 and 48.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.13, 180.23 and 48.04 is: 72.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.13 : 180.23 = 48.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.13/180.23 = 48.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.13x = 180.23 × 48.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.13x = 8,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657.56/120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.07

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