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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 179.74 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 179.74 and 81.64 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 179.74 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/179.74 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 179.74 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 14,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673.97/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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