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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 180.96 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 180.96 and 98.02 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 180.96 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/180.96 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 180.96 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 17,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737.70/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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