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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 179.82 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 179.82 and 73.83 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 179.82 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/179.82 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 179.82 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 13,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,276.11/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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