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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.53 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.53 and 108.19 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.53 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.53 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.53 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 19,531.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.54/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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