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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 180.43 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 180.43 and 93.22 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 180.43 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/180.43 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 180.43 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 16,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.00/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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