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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 180.96 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 180.96 and 75.30 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 180.96 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/180.96 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 180.96 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 13,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,626.29/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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