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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 180.13 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 180.13 and 38.94 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 180.13 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/180.13 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 180.13 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 7,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014.26/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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