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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.39, 180.68 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.39, 180.68 and 66.33 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.39 : 180.68 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.39/180.68 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.39x = 180.68 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.39x = 11,984.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,984.17/120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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