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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 180.94 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 180.94 and 101.36 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 180.94 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/180.94 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 180.94 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 18,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340.08/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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