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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 179.60 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 179.60 and 65.76 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 179.60 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/179.60 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 179.60 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 11,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,810.50/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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