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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.56, 180.71 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.56, 180.71 and 59.73 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.56 : 180.71 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.56/180.71 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.56x = 180.71 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.56x = 10,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,793.51/120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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