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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 180.06 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 180.06 and 102.40 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 180.06 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/180.06 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 180.06 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 18,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438.14/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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