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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.76 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.76 and 55.51 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.76 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.76 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.76 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 10,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033.50/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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