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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 180.82 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 180.82 and 104.01 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 180.82 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/180.82 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 180.82 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 18,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807.09/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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