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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.93, 181.38 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.93, 181.38 and 43.88 is: 65.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.93 : 181.38 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.93/181.38 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.93x = 181.38 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.93x = 7,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958.95/120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.81

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