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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 179.91 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 179.91 and 79.47 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 179.91 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/179.91 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 179.91 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 14,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,297.45/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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