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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 180.49 and 39.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 180.49 and 39.20 is: 58.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 180.49 = 39.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/180.49 = 39.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 180.49 × 39.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 7,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075.21/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.78

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