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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 181.15 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 181.15 and 55.80 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 181.15 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/181.15 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 181.15 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 10,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,108.17/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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