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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 271.48 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 271.48 and 120.12 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 271.48 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/271.48 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 271.48 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 32,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610.18/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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