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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.65 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.65 and 61.87 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.65 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.65 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.65 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 11,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,176.82/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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