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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 180.87 and 52.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 180.87 and 52.10 is: 78.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 180.87 = 52.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/180.87 = 52.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 180.87 × 52.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 9,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423.30/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.16

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