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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 180.34 and 48.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 180.34 and 48.05 is: 72.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 180.34 = 48.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/180.34 = 48.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 180.34 × 48.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 8,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664.20/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.12

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