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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 180.49 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 180.49 and 55.31 is: 82.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 180.49 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/180.49 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 180.49 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 9,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982.90/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.99

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