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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.83, 181.11 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.83, 181.11 and 59.93 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.83 : 181.11 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.83/181.11 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.83x = 181.11 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.83x = 10,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853.02/120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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