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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 179.18 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 179.18 and 114.10 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 179.18 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/179.18 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 179.18 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 20,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,444.44/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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