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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 180.95 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 180.95 and 69.36 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 180.95 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/180.95 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 180.95 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 12,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549.79/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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