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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 180.50 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 180.50 and 89.94 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 180.50 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/180.50 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 180.50 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 16,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234.40/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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