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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 181.32 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 181.32 and 118.80 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 181.32 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/181.32 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 181.32 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 21,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540.82/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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