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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.63 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.63 and 74.79 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.63 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.63 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.63 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 13,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509.32/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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