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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 180.05 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 180.05 and 116.52 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 180.05 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/180.05 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 180.05 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 20,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,978.84/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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