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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 180.40 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 180.40 and 95.70 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 180.40 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/180.40 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 180.40 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 17,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264.28/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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