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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 180.36 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 180.36 and 66.21 is: 99.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 180.36 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/180.36 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 180.36 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 11,941.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,941.64/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.28

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