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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.65 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.65 and 108.55 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.65 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.65 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.65 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 19,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609.56/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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