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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 180.18 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 180.18 and 59.33 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 180.18 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/180.18 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 180.18 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 10,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,689.18/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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