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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 180.36 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 180.36 and 103.04 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 180.36 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/180.36 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 180.36 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 18,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584.29/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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