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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.25 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.25 and 55.87 is: 83.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.25 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.25 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.25 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 10,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125.53/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.73

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