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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 179.92 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 179.92 and 112.52 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 179.92 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/179.92 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 179.92 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 20,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244.60/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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