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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.54, 180.66 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.54, 180.66 and 59.55 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.54 : 180.66 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.54/180.66 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.54x = 180.66 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.54x = 10,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,758.30/120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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