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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.91, 181.38 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.91, 181.38 and 59.99 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.91 : 181.38 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.91/181.38 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.91x = 181.38 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.91x = 10,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879.78/120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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