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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 180.33 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 180.33 and 59.41 is: 88.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 180.33 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/180.33 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 180.33 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 10,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,713.41/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.96

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