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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.70, 180.20 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.70, 180.20 and 119.84 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.70 : 180.20 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.70/180.20 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.70x = 180.20 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.70x = 21,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595.17/120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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