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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 180.49 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 180.49 and 68.94 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 180.49 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/180.49 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 180.49 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 12,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442.41/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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