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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 179.87 and 110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 179.87 and 110.23 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 179.87 = 110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/179.87 = 110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 179.87 × 110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 19,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827.07/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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