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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 181.50 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 181.50 and 48.88 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 181.50 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/181.50 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 181.50 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 8,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871.72/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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