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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 179.94 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 179.94 and 104.28 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 179.94 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/179.94 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 179.94 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 18,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,764.14/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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