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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 180.60 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 180.60 and 92.91 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 180.60 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/180.60 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 180.60 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 16,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,779.87/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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