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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 180.95 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 180.95 and 74.93 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 180.95 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/180.95 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 180.95 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 13,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,557.76/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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