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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 179.67 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 179.67 and 102.52 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 179.67 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/179.67 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 179.67 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 18,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419.77/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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