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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 179.97 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 179.97 and 83.94 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 179.97 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/179.97 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 179.97 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 15,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106.68/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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