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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.45 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.45 and 59.44 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.45 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.45 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.45 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 10,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,725.95/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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