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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 179.85 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 179.85 and 104.25 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 179.85 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/179.85 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 179.85 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 18,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749.36/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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