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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 179.93 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 179.93 and 65.22 is: 97.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 179.93 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/179.93 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 179.93 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 11,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,735.20/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.79

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