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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.74, 180.95 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.74, 180.95 and 59.76 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.74 : 180.95 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.74/180.95 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.74x = 180.95 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.74x = 10,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813.27/120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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