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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 180.51 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 180.51 and 66.20 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 180.51 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/180.51 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 180.51 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 11,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,949.76/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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