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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.09, 180.17 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.09, 180.17 and 43.05 is: 64.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 180.17 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/180.17 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 180.17 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 7,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756.32/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.59

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