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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.38, 180.68 and 62.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.38, 180.68 and 62.63 is: 93.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.38 : 180.68 = 62.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.38/180.68 = 62.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.38x = 180.68 × 62.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.38x = 11,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,314.77/120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.99

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