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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 179.40 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 179.40 and 113.88 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 179.40 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/179.40 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 179.40 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 20,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,430.07/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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