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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 180.81 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 180.81 and 82.35 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 180.81 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/180.81 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 180.81 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 14,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,889.70/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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