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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 179.87 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 179.87 and 94.22 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 179.87 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/179.87 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 179.87 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 16,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,945.98/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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