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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 179.76 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 179.76 and 89.80 is: 134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 179.76 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/179.76 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 179.76 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 16,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142.45/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.34

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