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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 180.81 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 180.81 and 54.68 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 180.81 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/180.81 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 180.81 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 9,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,885.79/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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