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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 180.69 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 180.69 and 81.95 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 180.69 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/180.69 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 180.69 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 14,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,807.14/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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