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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.43 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.43 and 84.34 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.43 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.43 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.43 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 15,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217.47/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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