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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 179.80 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 179.80 and 65.88 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 179.80 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/179.80 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 179.80 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 11,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,845.22/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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