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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.05, 179.93 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.05, 179.93 and 55.10 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.05 : 179.93 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.05/179.93 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.05x = 179.93 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.05x = 9,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,912.97/120.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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