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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.53, 180.81 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.53, 180.81 and 79.83 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.53 : 180.81 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.53/180.81 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.53x = 180.81 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.53x = 14,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,434.06/120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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