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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 179.86 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 179.86 and 94.08 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 179.86 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/179.86 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 179.86 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 16,921.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921.23/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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