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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 180.60 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 180.60 and 119.65 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 180.60 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/180.60 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 180.60 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 21,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608.79/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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