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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.84, 181.31 and 43.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.84, 181.31 and 43.85 is: 65.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.84 : 181.31 = 43.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.84/181.31 = 43.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.84x = 181.31 × 43.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.84x = 7,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949.32/120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.78

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