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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 180.50 and 62.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 180.50 and 62.58 is: 93.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 180.50 = 62.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/180.50 = 62.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 180.50 × 62.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 11,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,295.69/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.91

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