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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.55, 180.86 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.55, 180.86 and 59.69 is: 89.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.55 : 180.86 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.55/180.86 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.55x = 180.86 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.55x = 10,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,795.53/120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.55

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