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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 179.46 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 179.46 and 104.85 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 179.46 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/179.46 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 179.46 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 18,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816.38/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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