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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 179.73 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 179.73 and 74.21 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 179.73 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/179.73 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 179.73 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 13,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,336.86/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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