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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 180.21 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 180.21 and 104.08 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 180.21 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/180.21 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 180.21 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 18,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.26/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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