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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 180.42 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 180.42 and 116.76 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 180.42 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/180.42 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 180.42 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 21,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,065.84/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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