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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 179.88 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 179.88 and 66.16 is: 98.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 179.88 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/179.88 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 179.88 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 11,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,900.86/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.99

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