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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.10, 180.04 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.10, 180.04 and 66.04 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.10 : 180.04 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.10/180.04 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.10x = 180.04 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.10x = 11,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,889.84/120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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