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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.45 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.45 and 71.67 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.45 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.45 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.45 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 12,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932.85/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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