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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.23 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.23 and 106.74 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.23 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.23 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.23 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 19,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,237.22/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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