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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 179.88 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 179.88 and 55.75 is: 83.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 179.88 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/179.88 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 179.88 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 10,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,028.31/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.56

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