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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.19, 180.35 and 51.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.19, 180.35 and 51.78 is: 77.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.19 : 180.35 = 51.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.19/180.35 = 51.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.19x = 180.35 × 51.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.19x = 9,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,337.36/120.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.69

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