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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.66, 181.13 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.66, 181.13 and 66.66 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.66 : 181.13 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.66/181.13 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.66x = 181.13 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.66x = 12,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,073.79/120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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