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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.89 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.89 and 43.58 is: 65.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.89 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.89 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.89 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 7,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,883.19/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.35

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