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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 179.39 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 179.39 and 103.03 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 179.39 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/179.39 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 179.39 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 18,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,482.55/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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