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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.35 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.35 and 79.18 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.35 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.35 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.35 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 14,279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279.21/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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