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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 180.10 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 180.10 and 99.93 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 180.10 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/180.10 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 180.10 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 17,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997.39/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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