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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.06, 180.12 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.06, 180.12 and 66 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.06 : 180.12 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.06/180.12 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.06x = 180.12 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.06x = 11,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,887.92/120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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