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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.28 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.28 and 93.20 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.28 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.28 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.28 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 16,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802.10/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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