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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 180.82 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 180.82 and 113.24 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 180.82 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/180.82 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 180.82 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 20,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476.06/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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