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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 180.11 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 180.11 and 109.30 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 180.11 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/180.11 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 180.11 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 19,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686.02/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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