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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 180.73 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 180.73 and 65.55 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 180.73 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/180.73 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 180.73 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 11,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,845.95/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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