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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 179.76 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 179.76 and 62.06 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 179.76 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/179.76 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 179.76 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 11,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,155.01/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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