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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.80, 180.97 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.80, 180.97 and 66.67 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.80 : 180.97 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.80/180.97 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.80x = 180.97 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.80x = 12,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,064.65/120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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