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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.11, 179.69 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.11, 179.69 and 66.04 is: 98.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.11 : 179.69 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.11/179.69 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.11x = 179.69 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.11x = 11,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,867.01/120.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.80

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