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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.81, 181.26 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.81, 181.26 and 59.88 is: 89.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.81 : 181.26 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.81/181.26 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.81x = 181.26 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.81x = 10,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853.85/120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.84

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