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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 180.73 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 180.73 and 110.77 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 180.73 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/180.73 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 180.73 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 20,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019.46/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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