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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 180.09 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 180.09 and 68.76 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 180.09 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/180.09 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 180.09 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 12,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382.99/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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