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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.72 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.72 and 115.56 is: 173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.72 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.72 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.72 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 20,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884.00/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.69

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