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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 180.09 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 180.09 and 116.73 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 180.09 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/180.09 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 180.09 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 21,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021.91/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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