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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.37, 180.56 and 43.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.37, 180.56 and 43.31 is: 64.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.37 : 180.56 = 43.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.37/180.56 = 43.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.37x = 180.56 × 43.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.37x = 7,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820.38/120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.97

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