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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 181.10 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 181.10 and 59.83 is: 89.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 181.10 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/181.10 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 181.10 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 10,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,834.91/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.76

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