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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 181.21 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 181.21 and 59.87 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 181.21 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/181.21 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 181.21 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 10,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,849.63/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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