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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 180.50 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 180.50 and 66.22 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 180.50 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/180.50 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 180.50 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 11,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.71/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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