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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.58, 180.58 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.58, 180.58 and 79.96 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.58 : 180.58 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.58/180.58 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.58x = 180.58 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.58x = 14,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439.18/120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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