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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 180.94 and 80.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 180.94 and 80.20 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 180.94 = 80.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/180.94 = 80.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 180.94 × 80.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 14,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,511.39/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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