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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.61, 180.78 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.61, 180.78 and 65.80 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.61 : 180.78 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.61/180.78 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.61x = 180.78 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.61x = 11,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895.32/120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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