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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.69, 180.84 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.69, 180.84 and 66.63 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.69 : 180.84 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.69/180.84 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.69x = 180.84 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.69x = 12,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.37/120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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