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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 180.36 and 62.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 180.36 and 62.47 is: 93.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 180.36 = 62.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/180.36 = 62.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 180.36 × 62.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 11,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,267.09/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.77

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