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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.29, 180.54 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.29, 180.54 and 66.22 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.29 : 180.54 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.29/180.54 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.29x = 180.54 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.29x = 11,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,955.36/120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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