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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 180.64 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 180.64 and 94.94 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 180.64 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/180.64 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 180.64 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 17,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149.96/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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