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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 180.53 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 180.53 and 65.50 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 180.53 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/180.53 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 180.53 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 11,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,824.72/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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