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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 181.28 and 43.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 181.28 and 43.78 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 181.28 = 43.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/181.28 = 43.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 181.28 × 43.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 7,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936.44/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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