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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.79, 180.91 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.79, 180.91 and 96.63 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.79 : 180.91 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.79/180.91 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.79x = 180.91 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.79x = 17,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481.33/120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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