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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 180.42 and 48.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 180.42 and 48.19 is: 72.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 180.42 = 48.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/180.42 = 48.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 180.42 × 48.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 8,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694.44/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.23

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