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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 179.94 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 179.94 and 85.79 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 179.94 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/179.94 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 179.94 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 15,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,436.15/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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