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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 179.84 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 179.84 and 74.28 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 179.84 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/179.84 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 179.84 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 13,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,358.70/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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