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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.50, 180.58 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.50, 180.58 and 100.25 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.50 : 180.58 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.50/180.58 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.50x = 180.58 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.50x = 18,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101.74/120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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