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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 180.27 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 180.27 and 117.11 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 180.27 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/180.27 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 180.27 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 21,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,111.42/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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