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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 180.46 and 43.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 180.46 and 43.26 is: 64.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 180.46 = 43.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/180.46 = 43.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 180.46 × 43.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 7,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.85/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.90

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