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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 179.75 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 179.75 and 108.28 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 179.75 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/179.75 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 179.75 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 19,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,463.33/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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