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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 180.33 and 48.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 180.33 and 48.09 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 180.33 = 48.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/180.33 = 48.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 180.33 × 48.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 8,672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672.57/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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