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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.28 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.28 and 108.81 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.28 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.28 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.28 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 19,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615.99/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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