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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 180.93 and 76.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 180.93 and 76.85 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 180.93 = 76.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/180.93 = 76.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 180.93 × 76.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 13,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,904.53/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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