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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 179.78 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 179.78 and 89.58 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 179.78 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/179.78 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 179.78 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 16,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104.69/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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