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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 180.23 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 180.23 and 118.35 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 180.23 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/180.23 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 180.23 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 21,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329.63/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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