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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.90, 181.22 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.90, 181.22 and 59.96 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.90 : 181.22 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.90/181.22 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.90x = 181.22 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.90x = 10,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,865.95/120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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