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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 180.59 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 180.59 and 71.45 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 180.59 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/180.59 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 180.59 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 12,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,903.16/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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