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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.33, 180.43 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.33, 180.43 and 56.20 is: 84.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.33 : 180.43 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.33/180.43 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.33x = 180.43 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.33x = 10,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140.17/120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.27

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