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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 179.86 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 179.86 and 59.12 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 179.86 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/179.86 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 179.86 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 10,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632.73/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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