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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.78, 181.38 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.78, 181.38 and 93.96 is: 141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.78 : 181.38 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.78/181.38 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.78x = 181.38 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.78x = 17,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042.46/120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.10

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