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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.43, 180.55 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.43, 180.55 and 48.25 is: 72.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.43 : 180.55 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.43/180.55 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.43x = 180.55 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.43x = 8,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711.54/120.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.34

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