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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 180.53 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 180.53 and 93.51 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 180.53 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/180.53 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 180.53 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 16,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,880.89/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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