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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.76, 181.13 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.76, 181.13 and 69.24 is: 103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.76 : 181.13 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.76/181.13 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.76x = 181.13 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.76x = 12,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541.44/120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.85

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