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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 180.35 and 48.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 180.35 and 48.09 is: 72.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 180.35 = 48.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/180.35 = 48.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 180.35 × 48.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 8,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672.79/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.11

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