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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.10 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.10 and 118.12 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.10 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.10 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.10 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 21,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.41/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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