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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.54 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.54 and 89.82 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.54 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.54 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.54 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 16,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,216.10/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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