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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 180.14 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 180.14 and 59.15 is: 88.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 180.14 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/180.14 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 180.14 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 10,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655.28/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.74

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