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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 179.70 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 179.70 and 103.20 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 179.70 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/179.70 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 179.70 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 18,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,545.04/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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