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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 180.32 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 180.32 and 59.39 is: 89.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 180.32 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/180.32 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 180.32 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 10,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,708.68/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.08

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