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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 180.05 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 180.05 and 94.39 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 180.05 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/180.05 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 180.05 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 16,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,994.00/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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