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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 180.47 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 180.47 and 43.25 is: 64.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 180.47 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/180.47 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 180.47 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 7,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804.21/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.87

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