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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 180.07 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 180.07 and 65.81 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 180.07 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/180.07 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 180.07 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 11,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,851.06/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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