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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 179.87 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 179.87 and 106.71 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 179.87 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/179.87 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 179.87 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 19,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193.39/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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