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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 180.05 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 180.05 and 95.83 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 180.05 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/180.05 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 180.05 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 17,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254.19/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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