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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 181.76 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 181.76 and 117.12 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 181.76 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/181.76 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 181.76 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 21,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287.73/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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