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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 179.92 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 179.92 and 113.77 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 179.92 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/179.92 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 179.92 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 20,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469.87/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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