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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 180.15 and 48.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 180.15 and 48.02 is: 72.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 180.15 = 48.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/180.15 = 48.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 180.15 × 48.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 8,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650.80/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.01

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