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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.66 and 43.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.66 and 43.41 is: 65.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.66 = 43.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.66 = 43.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.66 × 43.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 7,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842.45/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.09

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