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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 180.46 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 180.46 and 108.32 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 180.46 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/180.46 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 180.46 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 19,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547.43/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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