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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 180.82 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 180.82 and 111.94 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 180.82 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/180.82 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 180.82 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 20,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240.99/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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