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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 180.44 and 43.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 180.44 and 43.26 is: 64.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 180.44 = 43.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/180.44 = 43.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 180.44 × 43.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 7,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805.83/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.88

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