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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 180.92 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 180.92 and 82.24 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 180.92 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/180.92 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 180.92 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 14,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878.86/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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