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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.94, 181.36 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.94, 181.36 and 93.92 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 181.36 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/181.36 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 181.36 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 17,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,033.33/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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