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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 180.96 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 180.96 and 118.36 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 180.96 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/180.96 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 180.96 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 21,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416.93/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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