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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 179.69 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 179.69 and 74.25 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 179.69 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/179.69 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 179.69 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 13,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,341.61/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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