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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 180.53 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 180.53 and 104.21 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 180.53 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/180.53 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 180.53 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 18,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812.86/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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