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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 181.08 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 181.08 and 59.94 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 181.08 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/181.08 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 181.08 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 10,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853.94/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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