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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.42, 180.54 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.42, 180.54 and 99 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.42 : 180.54 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.42/180.54 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.42x = 180.54 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.42x = 17,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873.46/120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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