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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.98, 180.04 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.98, 180.04 and 65.18 is: 97.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.98 : 180.04 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.98/180.04 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.98x = 180.04 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.98x = 11,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,734.82/119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.80

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