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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 180.87 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 180.87 and 80.18 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 180.87 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/180.87 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 180.87 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 14,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,501.63/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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