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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 180.12 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 180.12 and 110.48 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 180.12 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/180.12 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 180.12 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 19,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899.66/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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