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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 179.94 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 179.94 and 89.32 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 179.94 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/179.94 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 179.94 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 16,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072.24/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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