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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 180.20 and 74.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 180.20 and 74.38 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 180.20 = 74.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/180.20 = 74.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 180.20 × 74.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 13,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403.28/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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