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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 180.45 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 180.45 and 51.82 is: 77.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 180.45 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/180.45 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 180.45 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 9,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350.92/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.72

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