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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 181.13 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 181.13 and 69.40 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 181.13 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/181.13 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 181.13 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 12,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.42/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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