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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 180.77 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 180.77 and 84.60 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 180.77 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/180.77 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 180.77 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 15,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292.72/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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