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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.80 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.80 and 112.89 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.80 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.80 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.80 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 20,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.95/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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