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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 180.39 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 180.39 and 39.07 is: 58.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 180.39 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/180.39 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 180.39 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 7,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047.84/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.61

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