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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 181.08 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 181.08 and 117.39 is: 176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 181.08 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/181.08 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 181.08 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 21,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256.98/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.48

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