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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.57, 180.73 and 43.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.57, 180.73 and 43.48 is: 65.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.57 : 180.73 = 43.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.57/180.73 = 43.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.57x = 180.73 × 43.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.57x = 7,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858.14/120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.17

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