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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.13, 180.20 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.13, 180.20 and 46.99 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.13 : 180.20 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.13/180.20 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.13x = 180.20 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.13x = 8,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467.60/120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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