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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 180.51 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 180.51 and 117.89 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 180.51 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/180.51 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 180.51 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 21,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,280.32/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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