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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 179.30 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 179.30 and 102.15 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 179.30 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/179.30 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 179.30 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 18,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,315.75/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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