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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 180.66 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 180.66 and 55.49 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 180.66 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/180.66 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 180.66 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 10,024.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024.13/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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