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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 180.27 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 180.27 and 68.98 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 180.27 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/180.27 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 180.27 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 12,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435.02/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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