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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180.06 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 180.06 and 65.90 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 180.06 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/180.06 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 180.06 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 11,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,865.95/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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