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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 180.44 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 180.44 and 101.86 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 180.44 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/180.44 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 180.44 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 18,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,379.72/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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