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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 180.46 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 180.46 and 74.82 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 180.46 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/180.46 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 180.46 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 13,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,502.02/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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