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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 180.58 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 180.58 and 79.79 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 180.58 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/180.58 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 180.58 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 14,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407.53/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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