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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 180.98 and 48.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 180.98 and 48.57 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 180.98 = 48.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/180.98 = 48.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 180.98 × 48.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 8,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,789.05/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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