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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 180.18 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 180.18 and 92.76 is: 139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 180.18 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/180.18 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 180.18 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 16,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713.50/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.07

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