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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 180.43 and 47.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 180.43 and 47.18 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 180.43 = 47.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/180.43 = 47.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 180.43 × 47.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 8,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512.45/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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