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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 180.50 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 180.50 and 76.92 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 180.50 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/180.50 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 180.50 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 13,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,883.00/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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