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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 179.49 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 179.49 and 107.33 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 179.49 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/179.49 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 179.49 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 19,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,264.84/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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