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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 180.83 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 180.83 and 86.49 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 180.83 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/180.83 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 180.83 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 15,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639.55/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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