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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 179.52 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 179.52 and 114.60 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 179.52 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/179.52 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 179.52 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 20,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572.99/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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