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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 180.80 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 180.80 and 55.64 is: 83.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 180.80 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/180.80 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 180.80 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 10,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,058.53/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.41

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