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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.50 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.50 and 110.39 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.50 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.50 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.50 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 19,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,923.94/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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