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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 180.42 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 180.42 and 59.49 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 180.42 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/180.42 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 180.42 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 10,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,733.86/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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