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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 180.41 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 180.41 and 43.25 is: 64.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 180.41 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/180.41 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 180.41 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 7,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801.61/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.86

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