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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 180 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 180 and 97.45 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 180 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/180 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 180 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 17,541
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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