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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 180.54 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 180.54 and 115.43 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 180.54 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/180.54 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 180.54 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 20,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840.18/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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