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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 180.78 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 180.78 and 115.48 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 180.78 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/180.78 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 180.78 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 20,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876.47/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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