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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.52, 180.84 and 66.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.52, 180.84 and 66.36 is: 99.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.52 : 180.84 = 66.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.52/180.84 = 66.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.52x = 180.84 × 66.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.52x = 12,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,000.54/120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.57

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