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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 180.21 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 180.21 and 109.41 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 180.21 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/180.21 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 180.21 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 19,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716.78/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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