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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 180.34 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 180.34 and 59.32 is: 88.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 180.34 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/180.34 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 180.34 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 10,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697.67/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.92

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