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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 180.84 and 62.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 180.84 and 62.75 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 180.84 = 62.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/180.84 = 62.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 180.84 × 62.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 11,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,347.48/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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