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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 180.42 and 43.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 180.42 and 43.19 is: 64.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 180.42 = 43.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/180.42 = 43.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 180.42 × 43.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 7,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792.34/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.82

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