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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 179.69 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 179.69 and 89.51 is: 134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 179.69 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/179.69 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 179.69 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 16,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.71/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.01

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