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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 180.68 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 180.68 and 101.00 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 180.68 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/180.68 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 180.68 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 18,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248.18/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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