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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.33, 180.50 and 51.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.33, 180.50 and 51.75 is: 77.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.33 : 180.50 = 51.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.33/180.50 = 51.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.33x = 180.50 × 51.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.33x = 9,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340.62/120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.63

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