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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 180.46 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 180.46 and 97.37 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 180.46 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/180.46 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 180.46 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 17,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570.24/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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