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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.57 and 43.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.57 and 43.37 is: 65.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.57 = 43.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.57 = 43.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.57 × 43.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 7,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830.42/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.03

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