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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 180.82 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 180.82 and 104.30 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 180.82 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/180.82 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 180.82 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 18,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,859.53/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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