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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 179.81 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 179.81 and 119.15 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 179.81 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/179.81 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 179.81 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 21,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423.99/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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