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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 179.43 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 179.43 and 96.09 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 179.43 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/179.43 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 179.43 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 17,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241.43/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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