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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.61, 180.90 and 48.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.61, 180.90 and 48.43 is: 72.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.61 : 180.90 = 48.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.61/180.90 = 48.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.61x = 180.90 × 48.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.61x = 8,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760.99/120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.64

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