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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.71 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.71 and 75.12 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.71 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.71 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.71 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 13,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.01/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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