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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 179.84 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 179.84 and 83.46 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 179.84 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/179.84 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 179.84 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 15,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,009.45/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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