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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 179.74 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 179.74 and 98.64 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 179.74 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/179.74 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 179.74 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 17,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.46/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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