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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.50 and 51.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.50 and 51.81 is: 77.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.50 = 51.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.50 = 51.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.50 × 51.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 9,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350.77/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.73

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