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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 179.21 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 179.21 and 114.80 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 179.21 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/179.21 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 179.21 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 20,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572.41/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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