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Answer
120 were the years of the following great leaders: (End of Sifrei)
Moshe rabbeinu (already mentioned by Gershon): 40 years by Paroah, 40 by Midyan, 40 as the leader of BN"Y
Hillel haZaken: At 40 y/o he ascended from Bavel, 40 years he served under Chachamim, 40 as leader of Israel
Rabbi Yochanan be Zakai: 40 years in business, 40 serving under chachamim, 40 as leader of Israel
Rabbi Akiva: At 40 he learned torah for 40 years, 40 years leading Israel
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