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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.51 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.51 and 74.85 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.51 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.51 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.51 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 13,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,511.17/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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