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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 180.90 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 180.90 and 103.62 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 180.90 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/180.90 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 180.90 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 18,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,744.86/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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