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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 180.06 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 180.06 and 111.97 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 180.06 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/180.06 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 180.06 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 20,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161.32/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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