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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 178.98 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 178.98 and 113.25 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 178.98 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/178.98 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 178.98 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 20,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268.31/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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