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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.41, 180.65 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.41, 180.65 and 51.96 is: 77.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.41 : 180.65 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.41/180.65 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.41x = 180.65 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.41x = 9,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386.31/120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.96

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