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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 179.97 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 179.97 and 71.88 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 179.97 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/179.97 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 179.97 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 12,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,936.24/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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