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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.67, 180.91 and 56.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.67, 180.91 and 56.50 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.67 : 180.91 = 56.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.67/180.91 = 56.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.67x = 180.91 × 56.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.67x = 10,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221.42/120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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