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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.94 and 48.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.94 and 48.51 is: 72.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.94 = 48.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.94 = 48.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.94 × 48.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 8,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777.40/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.76

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