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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 181.50 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 181.50 and 48.86 is: 73.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 181.50 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/181.50 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 181.50 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 8,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,868.09/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.30

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