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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 180.16 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 180.16 and 112.73 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 180.16 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/180.16 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 180.16 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 20,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,308.25/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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