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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.08, 180.16 and 43.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.08, 180.16 and 43.08 is: 64.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.08 : 180.16 = 43.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.08/180.16 = 43.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.08x = 180.16 × 43.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.08x = 7,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761.29/120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.63

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