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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 180.99 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 180.99 and 59.78 is: 89.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 180.99 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/180.99 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 180.99 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 10,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,818.68/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.63

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