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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 180.94 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 180.94 and 62.91 is: 94.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 180.94 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/180.94 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 180.94 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 11,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,382.03/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.25

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