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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 180.35 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 180.35 and 111.36 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 180.35 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/180.35 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 180.35 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 20,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083.15/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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