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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 180.24 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 180.24 and 93.46 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 180.24 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/180.24 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 180.24 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 16,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845.23/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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