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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 181.05 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 181.05 and 69.39 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 181.05 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/181.05 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 181.05 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 12,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563.60/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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