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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 180.41 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 180.41 and 103.16 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 180.41 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/180.41 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 180.41 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 18,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611.10/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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