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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 179.88 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 179.88 and 91.03 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 179.88 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/179.88 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 179.88 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 16,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,374.48/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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