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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.62 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.62 and 59.59 is: 89.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.62 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.62 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.62 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 10,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,763.15/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.39

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