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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 180.88 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 180.88 and 84.18 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 180.88 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/180.88 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 180.88 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 15,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226.48/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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