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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.34, 180.45 and 43.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.34, 180.45 and 43.31 is: 64.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.34 : 180.45 = 43.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.34/180.45 = 43.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.34x = 180.45 × 43.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.34x = 7,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814.17/120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.93

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