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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 180.63 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 180.63 and 93.35 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 180.63 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/180.63 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 180.63 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 16,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862.26/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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