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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.36 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.36 and 79.79 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.36 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.36 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.36 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 14,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390.02/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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