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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.53, 180.86 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.53, 180.86 and 74.90 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.53 : 180.86 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.53/180.86 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.53x = 180.86 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.53x = 13,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,546.41/120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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