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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 180.79 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 180.79 and 52.14 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 180.79 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/180.79 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 180.79 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 9,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426.26/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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