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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 180.89 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 180.89 and 51.24 is: 76.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 180.89 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/180.89 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 180.89 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 9,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268.55/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.82

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