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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 180.06 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 180.06 and 120.53 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 180.06 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/180.06 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 180.06 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 21,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702.63/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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