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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.55, 180.90 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.55, 180.90 and 66.46 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.55 : 180.90 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.55/180.90 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.55x = 180.90 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.55x = 12,022.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,022.61/120.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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