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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 180.19 and 51.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 180.19 and 51.67 is: 77.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 180.19 = 51.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/180.19 = 51.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 180.19 × 51.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 9,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310.42/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.47

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