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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.33 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.33 and 71.60 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.33 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.33 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.33 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 12,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910.73/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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