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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 180.91 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 180.91 and 43.59 is: 65.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 180.91 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/180.91 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 180.91 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 7,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885.87/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.37

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