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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.75, 180.88 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.75, 180.88 and 59.70 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.75 : 180.88 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.75/180.88 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.75x = 180.88 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.75x = 10,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798.54/120.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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