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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 181.01 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 181.01 and 43.61 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 181.01 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/181.01 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 181.01 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 7,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,894.08/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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