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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.73, 180.99 and 59.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.73, 180.99 and 59.80 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.73 : 180.99 = 59.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.73/180.99 = 59.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.73x = 180.99 × 59.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.73x = 10,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,823.20/120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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