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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 179.30 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 179.30 and 101.88 is: 152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 179.30 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/179.30 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 179.30 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 18,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266.57/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.09

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