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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 180.78 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 180.78 and 94.89 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 180.78 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/180.78 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 180.78 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 17,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154.05/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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