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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.05, 179.97 and 42.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.05, 179.97 and 42.95 is: 64.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.05 : 179.97 = 42.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.05/179.97 = 42.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.05x = 179.97 × 42.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.05x = 7,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,729.71/120.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.39

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