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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.33, 180.40 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.33, 180.40 and 62.42 is: 93.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.33 : 180.40 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.33/180.40 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.33x = 180.40 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.33x = 11,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,260.26/120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.58

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