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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 180.48 and 51.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 180.48 and 51.81 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 180.48 = 51.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/180.48 = 51.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 180.48 × 51.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 9,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350.67/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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