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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 180.10 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 180.10 and 68.93 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 180.10 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/180.10 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 180.10 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 12,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414.29/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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