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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 180.06 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 180.06 and 43.05 is: 64.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 180.06 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/180.06 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 180.06 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 7,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751.58/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.54

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