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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 180.17 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 180.17 and 116.25 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 180.17 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/180.17 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 180.17 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 20,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,944.18/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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