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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 179.84 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 179.84 and 93.24 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 179.84 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/179.84 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 179.84 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 16,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,768.28/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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