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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 180.14 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 180.14 and 55.92 is: 83.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 180.14 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/180.14 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 180.14 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 10,073.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,073.43/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.89

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