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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 179.24 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 179.24 and 116.94 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 179.24 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/179.24 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 179.24 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 20,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,960.33/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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