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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 179.88 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 179.88 and 62.10 is: 93.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 179.88 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/179.88 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 179.88 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 11,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170.55/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.03

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