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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.53, 180.73 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.53, 180.73 and 39.33 is: 58.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.53 : 180.73 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.53/180.73 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.53x = 180.73 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.53x = 7,107.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107.91/120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.97

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