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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.38, 180.48 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.38, 180.48 and 59.54 is: 89.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.38 : 180.48 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.38/180.48 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.38x = 180.48 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.38x = 10,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745.78/120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.27

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