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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 181.04 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 181.04 and 43.68 is: 65.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 181.04 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/181.04 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 181.04 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 7,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907.83/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.55

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