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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 180.60 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 180.60 and 83.86 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 180.60 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/180.60 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 180.60 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 15,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,145.12/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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