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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 181.08 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 181.08 and 66.44 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 181.08 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/181.08 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 181.08 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 12,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030.96/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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