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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 180.81 and 58.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 180.81 and 58.78 is: 88.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 180.81 = 58.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/180.81 = 58.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 180.81 × 58.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 10,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,628.24/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.19

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