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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 180.65 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 180.65 and 74.82 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 180.65 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/180.65 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 180.65 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 13,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,516.23/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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