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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 180.99 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 180.99 and 107.51 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 180.99 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/180.99 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 180.99 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 19,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457.33/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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