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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 180.94 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 180.94 and 112.70 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 180.94 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/180.94 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 180.94 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 20,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391.94/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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