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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.77 and 48.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.77 and 48.38 is: 72.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.77 = 48.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.77 = 48.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.77 × 48.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 8,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744.51/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.54

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