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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.27, 180.25 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.27, 180.25 and 66.20 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.27 : 180.25 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.27/180.25 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.27x = 180.25 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.27x = 11,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,932.55/120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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