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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 181.46 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 181.46 and 47.88 is: 71.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 181.46 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/181.46 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 181.46 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 8,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688.30/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.82

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