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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 180.28 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 180.28 and 106.77 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 180.28 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/180.28 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 180.28 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 19,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247.69/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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