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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.67, 181.14 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.67, 181.14 and 66.63 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.67 : 181.14 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.67/181.14 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.67x = 181.14 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.67x = 12,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,069.36/120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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