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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 179.71 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 179.71 and 118.96 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 179.71 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/179.71 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 179.71 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 21,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,377.55/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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