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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 180.06 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 180.06 and 68.84 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 180.06 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/180.06 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 180.06 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 12,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394.43/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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