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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.79, 180.65 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.79, 180.65 and 118.63 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.79 : 180.65 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.79/180.65 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.79x = 180.65 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.79x = 21,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430.36/120.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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