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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 178.88 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 178.88 and 119.12 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 178.88 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/178.88 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 178.88 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 21,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308.19/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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