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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 180.43 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 180.43 and 101.93 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 180.43 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/180.43 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 180.43 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 18,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,390.07/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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