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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 180.96 and 48.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 180.96 and 48.50 is: 72.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 180.96 = 48.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/180.96 = 48.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 180.96 × 48.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 8,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776.56/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.73

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