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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.02, 179.84 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.02, 179.84 and 112.46 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.02 : 179.84 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.02/179.84 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.02x = 179.84 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.02x = 20,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,224.81/120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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