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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.21, 642.29 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.21, 642.29 and 120.08 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.21 : 642.29 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.21/642.29 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.21x = 642.29 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.21x = 77,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,126.18/428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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