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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 180.33 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 180.33 and 68.82 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 180.33 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/180.33 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 180.33 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 12,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,410.90/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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