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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.38 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.38 and 74.66 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.38 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.38 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.38 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 13,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,465.90/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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