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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 179.91 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 179.91 and 47.79 is: 71.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 179.91 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/179.91 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 179.91 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 8,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597.90/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.61

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