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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 180.07 and 54.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 180.07 and 54.09 is: 81.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 180.07 = 54.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/180.07 = 54.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 180.07 × 54.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 9,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739.99/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.16

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