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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 180.48 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 180.48 and 79.74 is: 119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 180.48 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/180.48 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 180.48 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 14,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391.48/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.85

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