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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.77, 181.17 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.77, 181.17 and 43.71 is: 65.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.77 : 181.17 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.77/181.17 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.77x = 181.17 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.77x = 7,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,918.94/120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.57

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