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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 180.45 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 180.45 and 96.54 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 180.45 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/180.45 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 180.45 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 17,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420.64/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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