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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.63, 181.14 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.63, 181.14 and 66.60 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.63 : 181.14 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.63/181.14 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.63x = 181.14 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.63x = 12,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,063.92/120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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