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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 181.28 and 55.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 181.28 and 55.99 is: 83.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 181.28 = 55.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/181.28 = 55.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 181.28 × 55.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 10,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,150.46/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.91

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