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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 180.09 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 180.09 and 112.86 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 180.09 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/180.09 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 180.09 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 20,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324.96/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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