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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 180.31 and 43.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 180.31 and 43.18 is: 64.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 180.31 = 43.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/180.31 = 43.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 180.31 × 43.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 7,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,785.79/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.77

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