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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.68, 181.06 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.68, 181.06 and 43.64 is: 65.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.68 : 181.06 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.68/181.06 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.68x = 181.06 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.68x = 7,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901.46/120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.47

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