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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 181.51 and 48.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 181.51 and 48.80 is: 73.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 181.51 = 48.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/181.51 = 48.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 181.51 × 48.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 8,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858.02/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.24

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