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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 178.80 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 178.80 and 120.90 is: 178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 178.80 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/178.80 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 178.80 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 21,616.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,616.92/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.80

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