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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 180.13 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 180.13 and 59.18 is: 88.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 180.13 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/180.13 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 180.13 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 10,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,658.90/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.69

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