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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 180.05 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 180.05 and 74.42 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 180.05 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/180.05 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 180.05 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 13,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399.32/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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