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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 179.91 and 76.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 179.91 and 76.67 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 179.91 = 76.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/179.91 = 76.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 179.91 × 76.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 13,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,792.80/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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