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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.44 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.44 and 74.70 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.44 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.44 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.44 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 13,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,478.77/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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