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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.01 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.01 and 107.60 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.01 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.01 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.01 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 19,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369.08/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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