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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.45, 180.68 and 52.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.45, 180.68 and 52.01 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.45 : 180.68 = 52.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.45/180.68 = 52.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.45x = 180.68 × 52.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.45x = 9,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397.17/120.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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