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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 179.45 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 179.45 and 114.20 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 179.45 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/179.45 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 179.45 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 20,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.19/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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