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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 179.95 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 179.95 and 107.50 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 179.95 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/179.95 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 179.95 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 19,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,344.63/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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