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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 180.73 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 180.73 and 97.61 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 180.73 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/180.73 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 180.73 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 17,640.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,640.27/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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