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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 179.94 and 47.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 179.94 and 47.85 is: 71.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 179.94 = 47.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/179.94 = 47.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 179.94 × 47.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 8,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610.01/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.71

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