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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.70 and 94.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.70 and 94.81 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.70 = 94.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.70 = 94.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.70 × 94.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 17,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132.17/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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