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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 180.64 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 180.64 and 66.48 is: 99.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 180.64 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/180.64 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 180.64 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 12,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,008.95/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.64

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