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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 179.79 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 179.79 and 98.18 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 179.79 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/179.79 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 179.79 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 17,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651.78/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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