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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.53, 180.77 and 43.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.53, 180.77 and 43.49 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.53 : 180.77 = 43.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.53/180.77 = 43.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.53x = 180.77 × 43.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.53x = 7,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860.57/120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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