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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.72, 180.96 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.72, 180.96 and 59.76 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.72 : 180.96 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.72/180.96 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.72x = 180.96 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.72x = 10,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,814.17/120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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