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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.13, 180.07 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.13, 180.07 and 59.18 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.13 : 180.07 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.13/180.07 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.13x = 180.07 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.13x = 10,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655.49/120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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