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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.15, 180.17 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.15, 180.17 and 66 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.15 : 180.17 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.15/180.17 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.15x = 180.17 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.15x = 11,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,890.89/120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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