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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.49 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.49 and 56.13 is: 84.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.49 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.49 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.49 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 10,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,130.90/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.21

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