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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 180.77 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 180.77 and 112.03 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 180.77 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/180.77 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 180.77 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 20,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250.65/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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