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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 179.84 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 179.84 and 79.44 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 179.84 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/179.84 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 179.84 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 14,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286.49/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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