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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 180.90 and 62.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 180.90 and 62.80 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 180.90 = 62.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/180.90 = 62.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 180.90 × 62.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 11,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360.52/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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