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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.50, 180.98 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.50, 180.98 and 89.97 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.50 : 180.98 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.50/180.98 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.50x = 180.98 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.50x = 16,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282.32/120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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