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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 180.94 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 180.94 and 39.44 is: 59.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 180.94 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/180.94 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 180.94 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 7,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136.63/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.18

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