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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 180.80 and 52.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 180.80 and 52.19 is: 78.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 180.80 = 52.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/180.80 = 52.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 180.80 × 52.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 9,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,434.79/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.17

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