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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 179.75 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 179.75 and 83.34 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 179.75 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/179.75 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 179.75 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 14,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,980.08/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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