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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 179.84 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 179.84 and 68.57 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 179.84 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/179.84 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 179.84 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 12,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332.59/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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