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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 180.86 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 180.86 and 117.17 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 180.86 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/180.86 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 180.86 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 21,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,192.23/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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