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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 180.13 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 180.13 and 38.93 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 180.13 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/180.13 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 180.13 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 7,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.46/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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