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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 180.78 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 180.78 and 93.39 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 180.78 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/180.78 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 180.78 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 16,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,883.04/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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