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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 180.43 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 180.43 and 96.12 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 180.43 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/180.43 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 180.43 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 17,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342.93/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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