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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 180.83 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 180.83 and 59.66 is: 89.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 180.83 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/180.83 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 180.83 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 10,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,787.12/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.47

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