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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 180.63 and 48.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 180.63 and 48.29 is: 72.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 180.63 = 48.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/180.63 = 48.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 180.63 × 48.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 8,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721.72/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.41

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