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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 179.94 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 179.94 and 93 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 179.94 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/179.94 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 179.94 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 16,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,734.42/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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