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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 179.84 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 179.84 and 65.79 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 179.84 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/179.84 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 179.84 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 11,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,831.34/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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