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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 180.20 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 180.20 and 114.16 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 180.20 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/180.20 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 180.20 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 20,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571.63/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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