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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 181.52 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 181.52 and 119.04 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 181.52 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/181.52 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 181.52 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 21,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608.14/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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