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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 180.63 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 180.63 and 59.58 is: 89.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 180.63 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/180.63 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 180.63 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 10,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,761.94/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.30

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