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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 180.26 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 180.26 and 71.44 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 180.26 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/180.26 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 180.26 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 12,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,877.23/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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