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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 179.55 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 179.55 and 101.97 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 179.55 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/179.55 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 179.55 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 18,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,308.71/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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