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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 179.96 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 179.96 and 92.97 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 179.96 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/179.96 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 179.96 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 16,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730.42/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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