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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 180.43 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 180.43 and 96.19 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 180.43 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/180.43 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 180.43 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 17,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.87/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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