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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 180.35 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 180.35 and 97.74 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 180.35 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/180.35 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 180.35 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 17,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,626.92/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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