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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 180.32 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 180.32 and 103.97 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 180.32 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/180.32 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 180.32 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 18,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746.45/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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