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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.12, 179.96 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.12, 179.96 and 65.93 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.12 : 179.96 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.12/179.96 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.12x = 179.96 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.12x = 11,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,863.53/120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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