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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 179.76 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 179.76 and 113.16 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 179.76 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/179.76 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 179.76 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 20,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,341.64/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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