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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 179.80 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 179.80 and 114.89 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 179.80 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/179.80 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 179.80 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 20,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,657.19/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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