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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 180.56 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 180.56 and 105.19 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 180.56 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/180.56 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 180.56 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 18,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993.11/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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