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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.52, 120.93 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.52, 120.93 and 59.97 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.52 : 120.93 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.52/120.93 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.52x = 120.93 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.52x = 7,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251.38/80.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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