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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180.06 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 180.06 and 68.70 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 180.06 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/180.06 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 180.06 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 12,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370.12/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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