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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 179.07 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 179.07 and 119.60 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 179.07 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/179.07 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 179.07 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 21,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416.77/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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