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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180.14 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 180.14 and 55.88 is: 83.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 180.14 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/180.14 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 180.14 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 10,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066.22/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.89

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