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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 179.87 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 179.87 and 84.06 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 179.87 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/179.87 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 179.87 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 15,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119.45/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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