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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 180.34 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 180.34 and 47.15 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 180.34 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/180.34 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 180.34 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 8,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,502.95/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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