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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 180.71 and 56.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 180.71 and 56.35 is: 84.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 180.71 = 56.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/180.71 = 56.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 180.71 × 56.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 10,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182.27/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.52

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