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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.56 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.56 and 48.22 is: 72.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.56 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.56 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.56 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 8,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706.60/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.30

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