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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.60, 180.72 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.60, 180.72 and 52.08 is: 78.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.60 : 180.72 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.60/180.72 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.60x = 180.72 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.60x = 9,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411.90/120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.04

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