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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 180.42 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 180.42 and 68.22 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 180.42 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/180.42 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 180.42 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 12,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308.25/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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