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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 180.58 and 39.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 180.58 and 39.23 is: 58.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 180.58 = 39.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/180.58 = 39.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 180.58 × 39.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 7,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084.92/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.85

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