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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 180.19 and 51.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 180.19 and 51.63 is: 77.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 180.19 = 51.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/180.19 = 51.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 180.19 × 51.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 9,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303.21/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.46

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