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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.87, 180.96 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.87, 180.96 and 69.42 is: 103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.87 : 180.96 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.87/180.96 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.87x = 180.96 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.87x = 12,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562.24/120.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.93

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