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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 180.12 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 180.12 and 117.45 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 180.12 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/180.12 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 180.12 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 21,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155.53/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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