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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 181.40 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 181.40 and 93.93 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 181.40 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/181.40 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 181.40 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 17,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,038.43/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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