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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 180.73 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 180.73 and 84.38 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 180.73 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/180.73 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 180.73 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 15,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249.20/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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