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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.65 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.65 and 104.27 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.65 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.65 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.65 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 18,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,835.85/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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