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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 180.86 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 180.86 and 92.06 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 180.86 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/180.86 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 180.86 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 16,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,649.97/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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