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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 180.50 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 180.50 and 74.55 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 180.50 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/180.50 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 180.50 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 13,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,456.28/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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