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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.19 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.19 and 79.26 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.19 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.19 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.19 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 14,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281.86/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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