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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 180.36 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 180.36 and 94.59 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 180.36 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/180.36 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 180.36 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 17,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060.25/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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