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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 180.24 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 180.24 and 65.30 is: 97.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 180.24 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/180.24 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 180.24 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 11,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,769.67/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.97

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