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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 179.29 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 179.29 and 116.08 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 179.29 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/179.29 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 179.29 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 20,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811.98/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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