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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 181.48 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 181.48 and 55.97 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 181.48 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/181.48 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 181.48 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 10,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157.44/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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