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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 180.98 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 180.98 and 80.10 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 180.98 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/180.98 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 180.98 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 14,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496.50/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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