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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 180.26 and 62.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 180.26 and 62.40 is: 93.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 180.26 = 62.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/180.26 = 62.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 180.26 × 62.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 11,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,248.82/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.57

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