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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.00, 179.55 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.00, 179.55 and 71.27 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.00 : 179.55 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.00/179.55 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.00x = 179.55 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.00x = 12,796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796.17/120.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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