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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.88 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.88 and 52.12 is: 78.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.88 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.88 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.88 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 9,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427.47/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.15

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