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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.43 and 79.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.43 and 79.68 is: 119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.43 = 79.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.43 = 79.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.43 × 79.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 14,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376.26/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.40

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