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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 180 and 62.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 180 and 62.34 is: 93.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 180 = 62.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/180 = 62.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 180 × 62.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 11,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,221.20/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.42

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