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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.53, 180.88 and 48.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.53, 180.88 and 48.41 is: 72.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.53 : 180.88 = 48.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.53/180.88 = 48.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.53x = 180.88 × 48.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.53x = 8,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756.40/120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.65

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