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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 179.72 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 179.72 and 116.63 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 179.72 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/179.72 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 179.72 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 20,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,960.74/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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