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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.24 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.24 and 111.39 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.24 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.24 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.24 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 20,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076.93/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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