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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 180.11 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 180.11 and 55.07 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 180.11 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/180.11 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 180.11 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 9,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,917.48/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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