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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 180.73 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 180.73 and 111.76 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 180.73 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/180.73 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 180.73 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 20,197.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197.48/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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