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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 179.97 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 179.97 and 103.20 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 179.97 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/179.97 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 179.97 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 18,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572.93/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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