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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 179.73 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 179.73 and 113.04 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 179.73 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/179.73 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 179.73 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 20,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316.68/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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