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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 180.78 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 180.78 and 59.63 is: 89.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 180.78 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/180.78 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 180.78 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 10,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,779.01/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.49

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