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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 180.84 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 180.84 and 59.76 is: 89.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 180.84 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/180.84 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 180.84 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 10,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807.00/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.76

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