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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.48 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.48 and 109.68 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.48 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.48 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.48 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 19,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.05/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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