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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 180.74 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 180.74 and 69.27 is: 103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 180.74 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/180.74 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 180.74 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 12,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,519.86/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.82

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