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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 179.98 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 179.98 and 96 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 179.98 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/179.98 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 179.98 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 17,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278.08/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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