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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 180.71 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 180.71 and 74.76 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 180.71 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/180.71 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 180.71 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 13,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509.88/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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