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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 180.68 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 180.68 and 113.08 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 180.68 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/180.68 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 180.68 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 20,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431.29/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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