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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 179.23 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 179.23 and 101.02 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 179.23 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/179.23 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 179.23 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 18,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.81/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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