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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 180.70 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 180.70 and 101.48 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 180.70 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/180.70 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 180.70 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 18,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336.03/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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