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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 180.94 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 180.94 and 69.32 is: 103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 180.94 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/180.94 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 180.94 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 12,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541.86/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.92

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