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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 179.93 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 179.93 and 107.61 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 179.93 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/179.93 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 179.93 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 19,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,361.86/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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