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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 180.59 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 180.59 and 93.51 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 180.59 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/180.59 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 180.59 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 16,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,886.50/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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