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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.04, 179.96 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.04, 179.96 and 68.68 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.04 : 179.96 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.04/179.96 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.04x = 179.96 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.04x = 12,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,359.65/120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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