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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.33, 180.45 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.33, 180.45 and 74.64 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.33 : 180.45 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.33/180.45 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.33x = 180.45 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.33x = 13,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468.79/120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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