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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 180.60 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 180.60 and 103.42 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 180.60 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/180.60 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 180.60 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 18,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,677.65/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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