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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 180.40 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 180.40 and 66.24 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 180.40 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/180.40 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 180.40 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 11,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,949.70/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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