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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 180.01 and 51.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 180.01 and 51.56 is: 77.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 180.01 = 51.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/180.01 = 51.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 180.01 × 51.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 9,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281.32/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.29

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