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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.24, 180.56 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.24, 180.56 and 66.16 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.24 : 180.56 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.24/180.56 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.24x = 180.56 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.24x = 11,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,945.85/120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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