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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.66 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.66 and 65.43 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.66 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.66 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.66 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 11,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,820.58/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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