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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 179.86 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 179.86 and 117.18 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 179.86 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/179.86 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 179.86 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 21,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,075.99/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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