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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 180.80 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 180.80 and 111.82 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 180.80 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/180.80 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 180.80 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 20,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217.06/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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