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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 180.90 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 180.90 and 93.56 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 180.90 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/180.90 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 180.90 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 16,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924.10/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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