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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 179.48 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 179.48 and 114.24 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 179.48 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/179.48 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 179.48 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 20,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503.80/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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