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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 180.95 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 180.95 and 79.65 is: 119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 180.95 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/180.95 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 180.95 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 14,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,412.27/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.28

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