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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 179.94 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 179.94 and 66.04 is: 98.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 179.94 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/179.94 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 179.94 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 11,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,883.24/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.90

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