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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 179.72 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 179.72 and 104.24 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 179.72 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/179.72 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 179.72 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 18,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,734.01/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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