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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 180.63 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 180.63 and 69.26 is: 103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 180.63 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/180.63 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 180.63 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 12,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.53/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.82

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