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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.07, 180.02 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.07, 180.02 and 51.54 is: 77.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.07 : 180.02 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.07/180.02 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.07x = 180.02 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.07x = 9,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,277.07/120.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.26

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