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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.31, 180.46 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.31, 180.46 and 66.17 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.31 : 180.46 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.31/180.46 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.31x = 180.46 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.31x = 11,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,941.57/120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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