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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 180.62 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 180.62 and 66.14 is: 99.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 180.62 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/180.62 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 180.62 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 11,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,945.22/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.38

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