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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 180.54 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 180.54 and 96.05 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 180.54 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/180.54 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 180.54 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 17,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339.96/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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