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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.97 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.97 and 52.13 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.97 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.97 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.97 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 9,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433.97/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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