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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 180.42 and 56.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 180.42 and 56.17 is: 84.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 180.42 = 56.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/180.42 = 56.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 180.42 × 56.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 10,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134.19/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.28

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