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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.38, 180.45 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.38, 180.45 and 59.45 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.38 : 180.45 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.38/180.45 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.38x = 180.45 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.38x = 10,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726.85/120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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