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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 180.91 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 180.91 and 93.84 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 180.91 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/180.91 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 180.91 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 16,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,976.59/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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