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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 180.85 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 180.85 and 39.44 is: 59.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 180.85 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/180.85 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 180.85 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 7,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.62/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.14

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