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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.47, 180.61 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.47, 180.61 and 59.58 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.47 : 180.61 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.47/180.61 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.47x = 180.61 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.47x = 10,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,760.74/120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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