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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.36 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.36 and 74.62 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.36 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.36 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.36 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 13,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,458.46/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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