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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 180.72 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 180.72 and 66.28 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 180.72 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/180.72 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 180.72 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 11,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,978.12/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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