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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 179.86 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 179.86 and 118.44 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 179.86 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/179.86 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 179.86 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 21,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302.62/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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