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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 180.17 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 180.17 and 113.48 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 180.17 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/180.17 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 180.17 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 20,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,445.69/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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