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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 181.66 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 181.66 and 117.60 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 181.66 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/181.66 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 181.66 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 21,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363.22/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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