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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 180.13 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 180.13 and 58.42 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 180.13 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/180.13 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 180.13 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 10,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,523.68/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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