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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.25, 180.44 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.25, 180.44 and 66.11 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.25 : 180.44 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.25/180.44 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.25x = 180.44 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.25x = 11,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,928.56/120.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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