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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 180.89 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 180.89 and 52.02 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 180.89 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/180.89 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 180.89 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 9,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408.73/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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