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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.97, 181.53 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.97, 181.53 and 52.53 is: 78.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.97 : 181.53 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.97/181.53 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.97x = 181.53 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.97x = 9,535.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535.77/120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.83

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