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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120, 180 and 34.50 is: 51.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 180 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/180 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 180 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 6,210
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,210/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.75

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