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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.55, 179.89 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.55, 179.89 and 116.61 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.55 : 179.89 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.55/179.89 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.55x = 179.89 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.55x = 20,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976.36/120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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