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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.52 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.52 and 111.34 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.52 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.52 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.52 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 20,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.10/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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