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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 180.48 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 180.48 and 68.95 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 180.48 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/180.48 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 180.48 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 12,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444.10/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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