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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 179.58 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 179.58 and 68.52 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 179.58 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/179.58 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 179.58 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 12,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304.82/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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