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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 180.10 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 180.10 and 94.46 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 180.10 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/180.10 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 180.10 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 17,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.25/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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