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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.05, 179.98 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.05, 179.98 and 43 is: 64.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.05 : 179.98 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.05/179.98 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.05x = 179.98 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.05x = 7,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,739.14/120.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.47

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