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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 180.51 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 180.51 and 79.75 is: 119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 180.51 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/180.51 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 180.51 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 14,395.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395.67/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.54

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