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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 180.49 and 62.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 180.49 and 62.53 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 180.49 = 62.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/180.49 = 62.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 180.49 × 62.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 11,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,284.98/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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