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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.33, 177.48 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.33, 177.48 and 66.81 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.33 : 177.48 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.33/177.48 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.33x = 177.48 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.33x = 11,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,856.38/118.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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