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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.95, 180.66 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.95, 180.66 and 117.71 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.95 : 180.66 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.95/180.66 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.95x = 180.66 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.95x = 21,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265.49/120.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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