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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.17, 179.91 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.17, 179.91 and 89.46 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.17 : 179.91 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.17/179.91 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.17x = 179.91 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.17x = 16,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093.40/120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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