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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.13, 179.84 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.13, 179.84 and 99.74 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.13 : 179.84 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.13/179.84 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.13x = 179.84 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.13x = 17,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937.94/120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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