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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.53 and 48.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.53 and 48.23 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.53 = 48.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.53 = 48.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.53 × 48.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 8,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706.72/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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