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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.35 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.35 and 79.92 is: 119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.35 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.35 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.35 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 14,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413.57/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.87

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