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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 179.99 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 179.99 and 93.04 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 179.99 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/179.99 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 179.99 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 16,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,746.50/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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