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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.75, 180.74 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.75, 180.74 and 118.18 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.75 : 180.74 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.75/180.74 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.75x = 180.74 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.75x = 21,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,359.85/120.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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