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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.32 and 109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.32 and 109.25 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.32 = 109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.32 = 109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.32 × 109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 19,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698.51/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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