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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 180.36 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 180.36 and 93 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 180.36 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/180.36 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 180.36 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 16,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773.48/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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