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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 179.84 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 179.84 and 94.27 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 179.84 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/179.84 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 179.84 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 16,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,953.52/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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