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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 181.54 and 48.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 181.54 and 48.85 is: 73.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 181.54 = 48.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/181.54 = 48.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 181.54 × 48.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 8,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,868.23/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.31

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