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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.38, 180.50 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.38, 180.50 and 74.70 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.38 : 180.50 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.38/180.50 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.38x = 180.50 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.38x = 13,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482.98/120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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