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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 179.64 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 179.64 and 84.12 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 179.64 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/179.64 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 179.64 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 15,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,111.32/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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