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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.71, 181.07 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.71, 181.07 and 43.67 is: 65.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.71 : 181.07 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.71/181.07 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.71x = 181.07 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.71x = 7,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906.20/120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.50

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