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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 179.15 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 179.15 and 102.88 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 179.15 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/179.15 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 179.15 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 18,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,430.95/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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