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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.37 and 51.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.37 and 51.47 is: 77.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.37 = 51.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.37 = 51.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.37 × 51.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 9,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,335.02/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.20

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