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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 180.74 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 180.74 and 69.16 is: 103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 180.74 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/180.74 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 180.74 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 12,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499.98/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.79

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