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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 180.12 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 180.12 and 79.58 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 180.12 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/180.12 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 180.12 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 14,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333.95/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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