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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 179.99 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 179.99 and 74.43 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 179.99 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/179.99 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 179.99 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 13,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,396.56/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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