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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 180.94 and 39.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 180.94 and 39.48 is: 59.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 180.94 = 39.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/180.94 = 39.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 180.94 × 39.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 7,143.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143.41/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.21

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