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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.38, 180.51 and 48.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.38, 180.51 and 48.19 is: 72.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.38 : 180.51 = 48.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.38/180.51 = 48.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.38x = 180.51 × 48.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.38x = 8,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698.78/120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.26

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