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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.41 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.41 and 66.31 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.41 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.41 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.41 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 11,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,961.75/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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