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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 179.82 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 179.82 and 59.15 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 179.82 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/179.82 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 179.82 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 10,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,635.45/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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