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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 180.40 and 56.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 180.40 and 56.10 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 180.40 = 56.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/180.40 = 56.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 180.40 × 56.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 10,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,120.44/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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