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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 180.43 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 180.43 and 74.61 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 180.43 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/180.43 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 180.43 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 13,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461.44/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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