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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.59, 181.02 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.59, 181.02 and 66.53 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.59 : 181.02 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.59/181.02 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.59x = 181.02 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.59x = 12,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,042.36/120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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