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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 180.06 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 180.06 and 79.48 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 180.06 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/180.06 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 180.06 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 14,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311.17/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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