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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.58 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.58 and 59.60 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.58 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.58 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.58 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 10,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,762.57/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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