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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 180.90 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 180.90 and 100.41 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 180.90 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/180.90 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 180.90 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 18,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164.17/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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