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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.49, 180.58 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.49, 180.58 and 51.93 is: 77.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.49 : 180.58 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.49/180.58 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.49x = 180.58 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.49x = 9,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377.52/120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.83

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