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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 180.14 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 180.14 and 117.77 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 180.14 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/180.14 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 180.14 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 21,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213.60/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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