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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 180.17 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 180.17 and 51.59 is: 77.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 180.17 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/180.17 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 180.17 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 9,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295.36/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.37

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