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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.53 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.53 and 107.49 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.53 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.53 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.53 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 19,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404.63/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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