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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.65, 180.99 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.65, 180.99 and 66.51 is: 99.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.65 : 180.99 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.65/180.99 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.65x = 180.99 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.65x = 12,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,037.64/120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.78

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