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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.48 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.48 and 69.62 is: 104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.48 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.48 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.48 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 12,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,634.64/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.45

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