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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 180.26 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 180.26 and 48 is: 72.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 180.26 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/180.26 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 180.26 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 8,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652.24/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.02

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