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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.90 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.90 and 59.74 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.90 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.90 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.90 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 10,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,806.51/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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