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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 180.21 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 180.21 and 59.27 is: 88.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 180.21 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/180.21 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 180.21 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 10,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681.05/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.84

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