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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 180.84 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 180.84 and 59.82 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 180.84 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/180.84 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 180.84 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 10,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,817.55/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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