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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 180.56 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 180.56 and 94.57 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 180.56 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/180.56 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 180.56 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 17,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.34/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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