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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.39 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.39 and 68.93 is: 103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.39 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.39 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.39 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 12,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433.38/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.40

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