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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.99 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.99 and 80.22 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.99 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.99 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.99 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 14,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519.02/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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