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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.80, 163.12 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.80, 163.12 and 120.80 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.80 : 163.12 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.80/163.12 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.80x = 163.12 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.80x = 19,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704.90/120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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